Kingsley makes frank admission on Stringer’s fitness after benching
Jake Stringer hasn’t been able to fire since his move to the Giants, and Adam Kingsley says the star forward may need a week on the sidelines to get his fitness up to senior level.
Sydney
Heeney’s five words that should have premiership rivals quaking
The Lions showed last year that it’s irresponsible to write teams off too early in a season, and that’s exactly what the Swans will be hoping to replicate after saving their season on Sunday.
‘Made the wrong decision’: Warner reveals rival club CEO’s text
Chad Warner received plenty of support after he made the call to stay a Swan. But one man sent a rather disappointed message. Plus, he and Finn Callaghan chat the Sydney Derby’s growth.
What they’ve said, players who must lift: Ultimate Syd derby guide
Sydney’s season is on the brink. GWS Giants’ top-eight charge is faltering. It’s one of the biggest Sydney derbies in recent memory for both clubs. Lachlan McKirdy has all you need to know.
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’Heartbreaking’: AFL star cruelly cut down
A Sydney Swans veteran cut a dejected figure after limping from the field in the dying stages of the club’s opening round defeat.
Five SuperCoach takeaways: Must-have stars emerge in Hawks win
The Hawks went into the season as the most-hyped team in the AFL. On Friday night, Sam Mitchell’s side proved just why. See the full SuperCoach takeaways, recap all the action.
Wicks ‘masterstroke’ a silver lining, but Cox’s honeymoon over
One of Dean Cox’s off-season moves looks to be a resounding success. But as LACHLAN MCKIRDY writes, the new Swans coach will need to conjure a lot more than that.
Garry Lyon: Hawks finally emerge from Clarkson’s shadow
If Sydney’s was a “conscious uncoupling”, Hawthorn’s succession plan was more War of the Roses. As GARRY LYON writes, the Hawks are now firmly Sam Mitchell’s team and a flag contender.
Gun Hawks overlooked in first round teams
Hawthorn’s recruiting spree has forced a major shake-up, while a number of Opening Round teams will be well below full strength.
Cox Q&A: Rejecting Eagles, how Horse revealed news, Warner talk
Dean Cox now has the opportunity he always wanted, to be an AFL head coach. LACHLAN MCKIRDY sits down with Sydney’s new leader for an expansive chat.
Inside story: How futures of four young AFL stars are intertwined
This is shaping as one of the biggest years in AFL trade history, with four of the AFL’s best young talents potentially up for grabs. JON RALPH examines the state of play.
‘We got found out’: Swans star’s frank Grand Final admission
Sydney star Nick Blakey has spoken candidly of the club’s Grand Final disaster and why the Swans won’t repeat the same mistakes if they earn another shot at the ultimate prize in 2025.
‘Football genius’: Mastermind of AFL bounceback
They are down two stars for the opening round and carrying nightmares of a grand final smashing, but the Swans have one trump card.
Swans get horror result on Gulden scan
The AFL has a full-blown crisis on its hands, with a crucial Swan learning his fate as a trio of superstars will miss the start of the season.
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